"Otherwise, what do you suggest we do, leader?" Li Yi glanced at Zhong Xiu and asked.

"The reason for gathering everyone here this time is to come up with a plan. We need to decide who will lead the second wave of people there; the first wave has been out of contact for almost half a month. If they are in danger, the second wave can provide support. Even if we can't acquire the alien artifact, we must at least know who did. Of course! Thurston Island is so vast, our first wave may not necessarily run into people from other countries. Even if they do, our Team A wouldn't be afraid of them, given that we are equipped with the most advanced weapons," Zhong Xiu said, comforting himself.

However, in his heart, he did not really think this way. After all, it has been half a month with no news; there are two possibilities — either they encountered an accident or they are trapped somewhere with communication blocked.

Zhong Xiu was not naive enough to think that Huaxia's technology would be far ahead of other countries. Without saying more, the United States' signal jamming equipment is beyond comparison for Western China.

Of course, this does not mean Huaxia is without merits; just recently, Huaxia's fully armed weapons outshine those of ordinary nations.

"Although Thurston Island is large, under icy conditions, they may not last long! Besides, there has been no information for half a month, their safety..." The General dispatched by the military committee, He Jiguang said with some concern. Although he was sent to supervise Team A's standing committee, he was also a general. The thought of the nation's soldiers possibly suffering mishaps made him feel heavy-hearted.

"Let's not talk about safety now. Let's discuss who should lead the second wave of people over!" Zhong Xiu, as the leader of Team A, naturally had his methods. Although impulsive at times, he knew what was most urgent in this situation.

"How about we select a strong combatant from the seven major military districts?" Yip Man proposed.

"That's possible, but would the seven major military districts be willing to part with them? After all, they are the pride of the nation; losing any one of them would be unacceptable to all the districts," He Jiguang said.

"At a time like this, what's the issue with loss or not? What we need is someone who can command the battlefield and lead the soldiers to victory. If they are so treasured, why become soldiers? Being a soldier requires sacrifice; when the nation needs them, they must act without hesitation," Yip Man said coldly.

Hearing this, He Jiguang fell silent. He was just worried that the major military districts would be reluctant to send their cherished ones into adventure. However, he also hoped the second wave could get to Thurston Island quickly since the first wave has been gone for about ten days now.

"Comrade Yip Man is right. If no one is willing to lead the second wave, then I, Li Yi, will personally set off..." Li Yi, leader of the combat group, said sternly.

"That wouldn't be appropriate, Comrade Li Yi. You are the leader of Team A's combat group; your identity is public in other countries. If you personally lead the troops, it would be laughable, like our Team A has no personnel," Team A's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Liu Shang laughed.

"Then just tell me if you have someone to recommend," Li Yi glanced sharply at Liu Shang.

"Haha, indeed I do have someone to recommend. He happened to be in Yanjing today for some business; how about I call him to the Team A meeting room for the generals to take a look?" Liu Shang said confidently.

"Comrade Liu Shang, who might you be referring to?"

"Hu Yanhu, known as the Northeast Tiger, a master of National Martial Arts at the sixth stage. Among the seven major military districts' exchanges, he was once awarded the title of Jungle King. However, his jungle combat skills are indeed formidable," Liu Shang smiled.

"Oh? Is he the ace of the Northeast Military District, Hu Yanhu?" Zhong Xiu had heard of him before; he had heard that this person once single-handedly took down a real Northeast Tiger, and even carried it back to the military camp, which later caused a stir in the military court.

However, the Northeast Military District firmly protected him, so he escaped jail time.

"It's him!" Liu Shang nodded.

"Then Comrade Liu Shang, please contact him to come over. If he is suitable, let him lead the second wave over. Comrade Li Yi, you should also have the combat group brothers ready, no delays." Zhong Xiu issued two orders.

"I will have them ready at once." Li Yi said this and issued orders to the combat group, instructing ten National Martial Arts second-stage members to be prepared.

Liu Shang also continuously contacted Northeast Tiger, Hu Yanhu said he would come over right away.

After waiting for almost half an hour, the towering figure of Northeast Tiger entered Team A's meeting room.

Hu Yanhu was a shrewd young man, aged twenty-nine, who had an innate sense for jungles. He could navigate through bewildering jungles with ease and quickly find direction within them, leaving the dense forest behind.

He also had a natural gift, which was communicating with animals upon encountering them, thus acquiring much information he wanted from them.

Upon entering, Northeast Tiger promptly saluted and said, "Greetings to all the generals, Hu Yanhu reporting."

"Good! Thank you, Comrade Hu Yanhu. Since you are here, we won't hide anything from you. This is the nation's Team A, and you must have heard of our combat team while in the military district. You understand its nature, so there's no need for lengthy explanations. We'll go straight to the point!" Zhong Xiu said directly.

"General, please proceed." Hu Yanhu stood a little distance away, for if he were closer, he would directly tower over Zhong Xiu.

"Team A recently issued a mission; the first group of comrades went over almost half a month ago and have sent back no messages. We are unaware of their situation; hence, we want to hear if you can use your abilities in the snow mountains or snow islands. If possible, Team A will appoint you to lead the second batch of combat comrades to support the first batch. Once battlefield conditions are intact, someone will inform you of what needs to be done," Zhong Xiu said.

"General, rest assured, Hu Yanhu's abilities remain effective in both snow mountains and jungles; he will surely meet the expectations of all the generals." Hu Yanhu said boldly.

This was an opportunity! If he performed well, he might eventually get into Team A. He had long wanted to join this mysterious Team A, but unfortunately, no one ever recommended him, especially since Team A only accepted children raised within.

Or those recommended by prominent families, otherwise, Team A's threshold was beyond reach for ordinary people.

"Very well, Comrade Hu Yanhu, I now formally appoint you to lead ten combat team members to Thurston Island. I hope you return victorious." Zhong Xiu saluted and said.

"Hu Yanhu will definitely meet the expectations of all the generals."

Subsequently, Li Yi led Northeast Tiger to the combat group, which then sent him to Thurston Island.

All countries recognized this as an option for seeking assistance, and so Northeast Tiger safely arrived at Thurston Island two days later.

However, as soon as the combat group's plane landed, it left immediately after they deboarded; their survival was now left to their skills... (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for it, your recommendation and monthly tickets are my greatest motivation. Mobile users can read at m.qidian.com.)

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